Eve, Pandora, and Plato

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gender roles
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societal expectations and behaviours associated with individuals based on their perceived gender.
social attitudes
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prevailing opinions, beliefs, and feelings within a society toward particular issues or groups.
to stem from
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to originate, arise, or have its roots in a particular source or cause.
to be expelled from
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to be formally removed or forced out of a place, organization, or group.
subordinate
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lower in rank, position, or importance; under the authority or control of another.
to emanate
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to issue or spread out from a source, often in the form of energy, influence, or a smell.
inferiority
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state of being lower in quality, value, or importance compared to something else.
alleged
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claimed to be true but not yet proven or verified.
a doctrine
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a set of beliefs or principles that form the basis of a particular theory, religion, or political system.
distinct from
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clearly separate or different from something else.
egalitarian
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promoting or characterized by equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all individuals.
to enter the equation
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to become a factor or element influencing a situation.
expulsion from
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the act of being forced out or removed from a place, organization, or group.
transgression
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a violation of a law, rule, or moral code; an offense.
prominently
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in a way that is easily noticeable or widely recognized.
complementary
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combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize each other's qualities.
prior to
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before in time or order; preceding.
etiologically
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in relation to the study of causation or origins, explaining why something occurs.
primacy
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the state of being first in importance or order; priority.
acquisition of knowledge
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the process of gaining information, skills, or understanding.
to be construed
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to be interpreted or understood in a particular way.
toil
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hard and continuous work, often involving physical or mental effort.
Hellenistic
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relating to the culture, language, and history influenced by ancient Greek civilization, particularly after the death of Alexander the Great.
to distort the message
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to alter or misrepresent the intended meaning of a communication.
to underpin
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to provide a foundation or support for something, strengthening its basis.
plausible
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seemingly reasonable or acceptable; appearing to be true.
tripartite
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consisting of or divided into three parts or components.
to allude to
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to make indirect reference to something, often without explicitly mentioning it.
an instigator
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someone who initiates or provokes a particular action or event.
irrevocably
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in a way that cannot be reversed, undone, or changed.
primordial
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existing from the beginning of time; ancient or primitive.
an epistle
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a formal or literary letter, usually long and informative.
to lead someone astray
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to guide or influence someone in the wrong direction or into error.
vice
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immoral or wicked behaviour; a habitual and immoral practice.
to damn
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to condemn or pronounce judgment on someone or something as deserving punishment.
transition from something to something
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the process of changing or moving from one state, condition, or form to another.
to be tempted into
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to feel a strong desire or inclination to do something, often of questionable nature.
to endure
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to withstand or suffer through a challenging situation or hardship.
to unleash
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to release or set free, often with great force or intensity.
torment
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severe physical or mental suffering; anguish or torture.
out of spite
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motivated by a desire to harm, annoy, or offend, often in retaliation.
to seize upon
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to take advantage of or grab hold of something quickly and decisively.
to amplify
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to increase the volume, intensity, or significance of something.
to come to the fore
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to become prominent or noticeable; to come to the forefront.
to facilitate
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to make a process or action easier or more efficient.
to jump to conclusions
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to form opinions hastily or without sufficient evidence.
a trope
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a commonly used or overused theme, motif, or literary device.
solitary
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existing or occurring alone; without companionship.
hapless
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unfortunate or unlucky, often in a pitiable way.
decidedly
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without doubt or question; in a definite and determined manner.
to envision
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to imagine or visualize a future possibility.
to frame
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to shape, organize, or structure something, often in a particular way.

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